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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
1
A special election Tuesday will decide funding for a new Grade school building north of the square. Voters will choose between a new, properly equipped facility or repairing the old building, with bids totaling about 25,180 dollars and implications for school use and costs.
Wednesday livestock market reports show steady to easier trends across hogs cattle and sheep with high volatility. Receipts estimated at 60 000 sheep and 17060 hogs with prices ranging from 7 to 15 per hundredweight for hogs and steers selling around 10 to 14 per hundredweight for cattle and fat cows firm to higher for choice lots. No aged sheep available with choice ewes about 10 to 10 75 and lambs near 17 to 18 per hundredweight at times.
Harry Woodruff of Putnam county failed to secure reelection to the Board of Permanent Seat of Government last week. The board, consisting of five officials, kept Enock Underwood of Fredericktown with three votes to two. Woodruff may seek other work in the capital area, his four years of service at the capitol praised amid the political routine.
The Freeborn Restaurant on the east side of the square has been renamed the Blue Front. The front is painted blue and the interior redecorated to attract patrons.
The passage argues that progress hinges on faith in those in entrusted roles and that leaders must submerge personal desires for the community’s urgent needs. It emphasizes reliance on best judgment and sufficient faith to achieve communal goals.
City officials report 1924 plates no longer valid and 1926 tags required. In 1923 about 207 license records were issued in Lincolnville. authorities expect similar or larger totals this year. New plates must be displayed plainly on vehicles to aid enforcement and remove unlicensed cars.
observers report a rare solar event with a partial darkness over parts of New England New York and Michigan while clear skies elsewhere allowed limited scientific work. Radio tests and airplane photographs were taken as conditions varied along the eclipse path.
The GOP club elected Thiel Moors and TP executis as directors for the coming year. Underwood was named president Carroll VP Kelley secretary treasurer and several others elected as additional members. The organization plans a March 1 start and meets next at the Farmers Bank of Unionville holds two vacancies from a death. Mrs Isa McCutchen became director and L Holman was chosen bank president.
After mild spells, temperatures fall to seven degrees below zero marked by Uncle George Davis. The official thermometer shows a cold return and the area remains in the midst of winter with February and March ahead.
The Hew DeMolay order for young men starts the year in earnest with elected officers preparing to conduct meetings and teach parts for proper ceremonies. A Friday program at 7 includes the Unionsville Band and a list of musical numbers and soloists, free to the public, with plans for a February meeting and Queen City theater performance.
Kenneth Guiles, son of Mr and Mrs Lorrin Guiles, was badly injured when his shotgun discharged while he was getting out of a sled. The load tore ligaments and muscle in his left arm between elbow and shoulder. He was taken to a Kirksville hospital where nearly 100 shot, four gun wads and clothing fragments were removed.
In recital at Hardin College Mexico Missouri Miss Sarah Mahoney sang I Bring You Heartsease by Franscombe. She is a pupil of Miss Keaster head of the voice department and her solo was sung pleasingly. Mahoney also participates in YWCA work and is a member of the Hardin College basketball team.
Regular meeting next Monday night February 2 work in MM degree all members requested to be present Ott Paullin H P
The gambling flare up in Treton led to trials for two men on city charges. They received fines of $550 and four months in jail each and face state charges. Circuit Court will hear further testimony from the chief witness who aided the pastor in exposing the scheme. Mrs Walter Staggs returned to Kansas City after visiting her father L B Lewis and breaking a leg in an earlier fall.
The Thos G Wade Post GAR of Unionville ranks among Missouri posts with 51 members, second to the three largest cities in membership. Putnam County contributes many veterans, with most members aged 80 or more. The post opened its new office January 20, and members funded a veterans room with patriotic decor and plans for a sunrise statue at the court house.
The Laclede Blade reports Mr and Mrs A P Naggina gifted their 100 acre farm to their three children and a grandson as a Christmas gesture. The farm and the junior property are valued at $150 000. The couple celebrates their 61st wedding anniversary and retains sufficient funds to provide for their needs.
Charles Morrison son of Mr and Mrs John Morrison of Unionville wed Monday in Corydon Indiana to Miss Berniece Cassity daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Cassity farmers of that community The couple now reside in Corydon and plan to live in Corydon Morrison works with his father at the Collins station and they have known each other about four months.
A quiet ceremony united Leon Pearson and Violet Meyer on Sunday afternoon at the home of Elder H F York. The couple exchanged vows in a simple service reflecting a peaceful, intimate celebration.
Putnam County maintains state highways under C. Roberts with a six man crew. Roads are dry and smooth while others stay muddy. the schedule covers about 62 miles in county and four miles in the east end. The crew works through rain and cold to keep the road bed drained and well graded, reflecting pride in local highway maintenance ethics.
The district votes to issue bonds to fund a new school building with construction costs estimated at $23,000 to $24,000. Financing includes insurance money already set aside and an additional $7,000 for furnishings. The plan envisions a building with sturdy walls and a terrazzo option for the hall floor, closely mirroring the high school’s construction.
Hon John Homba of Glenwood Schuyler county will speak on Radio Station WOS Monday night February 2 during the regular program. He represents Schuyler county in the 63rd Missouri General Assembly now in session in Jefferson City.
A pie supper and entertainment are planned at Grant school on Friday night February 6. J Earl Kopfer, teacher, coordinates the event.
The notice lists several closing out auctions by owners Bale Minear near Graysville on January 29 and Davis near Li vonia on February 3, Bennett near Unionville on February 19, C L Anderson near Unionville on February 9, JE Harrison near Pollock on February 12, and C R Blythe near Spi on February 4.
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